Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
-70
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
5.80
Linear
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai AP-A50 is a direct-drive, fully automatic turntable produced in the 1980s, known for its reliable performance and linear tracking tonearm design.
Technical Overview
Drive and Motor:
Direct drive system powered by a DC servo motor.
Speeds supported: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
Wow and flutter: 0.045% WRMS, indicating good speed stability.
Rumble: approximately 70 dB, reflecting low background noise.
Platter:
Aluminum alloy die-cast platter designed for smooth rotation and low resonance.
Platter diameter approximately 314 mm.
Tonearm:
Static balanced linear tracking tonearm.
Effective length: 165 mm.
Cartridge type: T4P (P-Mount) plug-in cartridge system.
Oil-damped cueing lever for smooth stylus placement.
Operation and Features:
Fully automatic operation including auto start, stop, and return of the tonearm.
Linear tracking mechanism reduces tracking distortion by keeping the stylus tangent to the groove.
Includes built-in stroboscope for speed verification.
Construction and Dimensions:
Dimensions: 440 mm (W) x 106 mm (H) x 395 mm (D).
Weight: approximately 5.8 kg.
Comes with a transparent dust cover.
Available in silver or black finishes.